| VERB | stative | hang by a hair, hang by a thread | depend on a small thing or be at risk |
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| Meaning | depend on a small thing or be at risk. | |
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| Pattern | Somebody ----s | |
| Synonym | hang by a thread | |
| Broader | depend | Be contingent upon (something that is elided) |
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